Pessary Could Prevent Premature Birth In High Risk Women

Premature delivery is the leading cause of death in newborns. However, according to a study published Online First in The Lancet, pregnant women who are at high risk for preterm birth (those with a short cervix) can considerably reduce the risk of delivering their baby prematurely by having a safe, low-cost cervical pessary inserted during the second trimester. The study is the first randomized trial to examine the use of a pessary to prevent premature birth...

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